Mathematics Department
The math program encourages students at the University of
Chicago Laboratory Schools to enjoy mathematics and to master
math skills they will need. Math teachers stress unifying
ideas and connections between ideas; they see mathematics
learning as a continuum rather than a sequence of separate,
discrete blocks of material, and value the ability to formulate
conjectures about mathematical principles, to verify those
conjectures, and to apply previous knowledge to new situations.
The math faculty encourages students to develop confidence,
independence, responsibility, and organizational and study
skills. As they develop their mathematical skills, students
are actively involved in presenting solutions to problems,
participating in class discussion, utilizing technology that
aids in problem solving, and exploring the relationships
between concepts and applications of mathematical techniques
in other academic areas. Students learn to write complete
logical expositions of solutions and to present them to
the class. Reading thoroughly and writing clearly are
essential for success in math. Additionally, the math
teams in middle school through high school support the
math program by providing enrichment and challenge beyond
the classroom.
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